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MD SB578
MD SB578Public Safety - Department of State Police - Police-Initiated Towing - Alterations
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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering provisions related to the rates the Department of State Police sets for towing companies involved in police-initiated towing of motor vehicles to include the towing and recovery of light-duty vehicles; and defining "light-duty towing" as towing and recovery of a vehicle including trailers or semitrailers with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing laws concerning towing services requested by the Department of State Police, referred to as "police-initiated towing," by expanding the scope of rates the Department can set to include "light-duty towing," which is defined as the towing and recovery of vehicles, including trailers or semitrailers, with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less. Previously, the Department's authority to set rates primarily focused on heavier vehicles. The bill also clarifies that the approved rates for light-duty towing cannot exceed a certain percentage of the approved rates for medium-duty towing, ensuring a proportional fee structure.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (13:00:00 2/19/2026 ) (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0578?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0578f.pdf |
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